Crime of the Week
Teen Seriously Injured After Man Shoots At Car
May 14, 2021
EL PASO, TEXAS – A man seriously wounds a teen after firing a gun at a car. Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department ask for help to identify this violent attacker through this week's Crime of The Week.
On the night of Sunday, September 22nd, 2019, at 11:10 P.M., two teens and a twenty-year-old were driving in a white Audi car northbound on George Dieter. The three came to a stop at the intersection of Pebble Hills due to a traffic signal. A man driving a truck on the turning lane began to exchange words with the teen. The man pulled out a handgun, and the teen driver entered the intersection to flee from the man. As the three drove away, the suspect fired the gun multiple times at the car. As a result, a 15-year old female, who was sitting in the back seat, was critically injured.
The shooter was described as a Hispanic male, of average height, with short hair and a full beard. He was wearing a gray baseball cap and a yellow tee-shirt. The suspect’s vehicle was a newer model truck or S.U.V. that appears to be “lifted." The suspect fled westbound on Pebble Hills.
Anyone with information on this case should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.
Long-Standing Restaurant Burglarized
May 07, 2021
EL PASO, TEXAS – Two men burglarize a long-standing central El Paso restaurant. Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department asks for help in identifying the two burglars through this week’s Crime of The Week.
On the early morning of Thursday, April 15, 2021, two men broke into the Forti’s Mexican Elder located at 321 Chelsea. The men made their way to two cash registers damaging both machines and taking the cash drawer portion of the register. The suspects fled the scene with both cash drawers which, contained a small undisclosed amount of money.
Surveillance cameras recorded the men. One of the men has a medium to heavy build, tattoos on both arms and neck area. On the day of the burglary, he was wearing a Spiderman mask, a tee-shirt, and denim pants. The second man has a medium build and a tattoo on his left leg. This man was wearing a ski mask, a hooded jacket with lines on the sleeves, and high-top athletic shoes.
Anyone with any information on this burglary should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.
Knife Wielding Man Robs Skeet and Trap Club
April 30, 2021
EL PASO, TEXAS – A man armed with a knife holds up a skeet and trap club in El Paso’s Mission Valley. Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department ask for help to identify this robber through this week’s Crime of The Week.
On the evening of Saturday, April 17, 2021, a man walked into the El Paso Skeet and Trap Club located at 9817 Alameda. The man walked in as the business was closing for the day.
The man threatened an employee with a knife and demanded a shotgun. The suspect fled the scene on foot with a Beretta shotgun valued at approximately $4,000 dollars. According to witnesses, the man ran eastbound on Alameda.
The suspect is a Hispanic male, 30 to 40 years old, 5’11” tall, 200lbs., and has tattoos on both arms. According to witnesses, he has a heavy Spanish accent. He was wearing a dark hat, black glasses, a black and white face mask, gray and orange gloves, a white tee-shirt, and gray shorts.
Anyone with any information on this armed robbery should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.
Tips Sought In Pedestrian Hit and Run
April 23, 2021
EL PASO, TEXAS – A man was found critically injured hours after being struck by an unknown driver. Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department ask for help to identify the hit and run driver through this week’s Crime of The Week.
On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 11:53 P.M., the victim was attempting to cross the 1400 block of Zaragoza from the west curb to the east. The man managed to cross the southbound lanes of Zaragoza. As he was crossing the northbound lanes, a vehicle struck him and fled from the scene. The man landed in an area with vegetation between the street and sidewalk. A work crew found the victim at 4:34 A.M.
Investigators know that the vehicle involved is a four-door car that appears to be dark-colored.
Anyone with any information on this hit and run crash that left a man critically injured should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.
Investigators Continue Asking For Leads On Kaufman Murder
April 16, 2021
EL PASO, TEXAS – The violent attack against a couple at a central El Paso home that left one woman dead and a man injured remains open. Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department asks for help in identifying this murderer through this week’s “Crime of The Week.”
On the evening of Saturday, November 14, 2020, at 7:35 P.M., an unidentified male suspect went to a home on the 3000-block of Copper. The man was armed with a handgun and shot 50-year old Georgette Kaufman multiple times. Moments later, the suspect shot at 48-year old Daniel Kaufman. Georgette Kaufman did not survive her injuries. Daniel Kaufman was injured and taken to the hospital. Disclosure of additional information is not possible due to the active investigation.
The suspect is a white male, between 5’10” to 6’0” in height, with a thin build. The man involved was possibly bald and was wearing dark clothing on the day of the murder.
Anyone with any information on this murder should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.
Man Stabbed Walking Home In West El Paso
April 09, 2021
EL PASO, TEXAS – A man violently attacks a 21-year old with a knife in West El Paso. Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department asks for help in identifying the knife-wielding man through this week’s Crime of The Week.
On the night of Thursday, February 13, 2020, shortly after 10 P.M., a 21-year-old man was walking home from work on the 300 block of Thorn. The attacker surprised the victim from behind and began stabbing him. The victim managed to walk up to a nearby house to get help. The suspect ran from the scene through the parking lot of the Oran Roberts Elementary School. The victim did not know the attacker. Investigators believe that this attack was random. The only description is that suspect was a White or Hispanic male and was wearing a black hooded jacket.
Anyone with any information on the identity of this knife-wielding man should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.
Man Shoots Woman Waiting at Stop Light
April 02, 2021
EL PASO, TEXAS - A man shoots at a car in northeast El Paso, injuring a woman. Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department asks for help in identifying this gunman through this week’s Crime of The Week.
On the early morning of Friday, January 1, 2021, at 4:30 A.M., a 21-year-old woman was driving home northbound on McCombs when she stopped at a traffic light at the intersection of Wren.
The victim noticed a man standing by a traffic light as if he was going to cross McCombs. The man walked up to the victim’s car, pulled out a handgun, and fired multiple times into the vehicle. The victim immediately fled and drove herself to a hospital.
The attacker is described as a Hispanic male, 5’8" with a heavy build, and is in his 20’s. The suspect was wearing a yellow button-up shirt with a design on it, blue jeans, and a black facemask the day of the attack.
Anyone who has information on the identity of this burglar should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately, at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.
School Gym Burglarized
March 26, 2021
School Gym Burglarized
EL PASO, TEXAS – A man burglarized a school gymnasium at a private school in central El Paso. Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department ask for help to identify this burglar through this week’s Crime of The Week.
On the early morning of Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at 1:19 A.M., a man entered the gymnasium to the school, Lydia Patterson, at 517 South Florence. The suspect in this burglary stole several items including, a 52” television, clothing, a leaf blower, and other property. The suspect is Hispanic, has an average build, has short dark hair, a mustache, and a beard or goatee. He was wearing a jacket, a hooded sweatshirt under the jacket, denim jeans, and athletic shoes.
Anyone who has information on the identity of this burglar should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately, at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.
Several Vehicles Burglarized In Central El Paso
March 19, 2021
EL PASO, TEXAS – Burglars targeted several vehicles parked near a central El Paso gym. Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department asks for help to find these burglars through this week’s Crime of The Week.
On the morning of Tuesday, March 2, 2021, two men burglarized three vehicles parked on the 4300 block of Rosa Avenue. The victims were attending a gym on Rosa Avenue when the burglaries took place. The suspects broke a window to each of the vehicles to steal purses left inside.
The suspects appear to have a thin build, and both are wearing hooded sweatshirts. The suspects fled the scene in a dark-colored, 4-door Nissan Murano. Investigators believe the suspects fled towards east El Paso County.
Anyone with any information on these burglaries should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.
Hit and Run Driver Kills Elderly Woman
March 12, 2021
Hit and Run Driver Kills Elderly Woman
EL PASO, TEXAS – A hit-and-run driver killed a 92-year-old woman in El Paso’s Mission Valley. Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department ask for help to find the person involved in this fatal hit and run through this week’s Crime of The Week.
On the afternoon of Sunday, March 7, 2021, 92-year old Petra Zamorano was attempting to cross the 8300-block of Alameda from the south curb to the north curb. As the woman was crossing, a car traveling west on Alameda struck her. The driver of the vehicle did not stop and fled the scene westbound on Troy towards Yarbrough. A second car also struck Zamorano, but that driver stopped and remained at the scene. Petra Zamorano died at the scene. According to witnesses, the vehicle involved is a gray or silver Chrysler PT Cruiser or a similar car.
Anyone with any information on this fatal hit and run crash that killed Petra Zamorano should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.
Hit and Run Driver Leaves Man Critically Injured
March 05, 2021
Hit and Run Driver Leaves Man Critically Injured
EL PASO, TEXAS – A hit-and-run driver critically injures a man in East El Paso. Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department ask for help to identify the driver involved in this hit-and-run through this week’s Crime of The Week.
On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 11:53 P.M., the victim was attempting to cross the 1400 block of Zaragoza from the west curb to the east. The man managed to cross the southbound lanes of Zaragoza. As he was crossing the northbound lanes, a vehicle struck him and fled from the scene. The man landed in an area with vegetation between the street and sidewalk. A work crew found the victim at 4:34 A.M.
Investigators know that the vehicle involved is a four-door car that appears to be dark-colored.
Anyone with any information on this hit and run crash that left a man critically injured should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.
Man Is Killed After Road Rage Incident In East El Paso
February 26, 2021
Man Is Killed After Road Rage Incident In East El Paso
EL PASO, TEXAS – A road rage incident ends with a man killed in East El Paso. Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department ask for help in identifying the person involved in this murder through this week’s Crime of The Week.
On the afternoon of Thursday, February 18, 2021, the victim, 39-year old Jose Guzman, was traveling with his wife and daughter in a 2013 Ford Focus on Joe Battle. There was some type of road rage incident between the victim and the unknown suspect.
The victim exited Joe Battle and pulled into a parking lot at 1201 Bob Hope. The suspect also exited and pulled into the parking lot. The victim began to walk toward the suspect vehicle.
According to witnesses, the driver accelerated towards the victim, struck him, and fled. Days later, Jose Guzman died from his injuries at the hospital. The suspect vehicle is a 4-door red or burgundy car. The vehicle involved will have damage to the front right side.
Anyone with any information on the murder of Jose Guzman should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.
Mission Valley Store Robbed At Knife Point
February 19, 2021
Mission Valley Store Robbed At Knife Point
EL PASO, TEXAS – Two men rob a store in El Paso’s Mission Valley with a knife.
Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department ask for help in identifying these two robbers through this week’s Crime of The Week.
On the night of Thursday, February 11, 2021, two men entered the Dollar General Store located at 7021 Alameda. Store employees confronted the men as they attempted to steal a bottle of Barefoot brand wine. During the confrontation, one of the men pushed one of the employees, and the other took out a knife. The suspects fled the scene with a bottle of wine in a gray car.
According to witnesses, the suspect’s car is a Nissan Altima. The first suspect had the knife. He is Hispanic, with a dark complexion, has dark eyes, and weighs approximately 200 lbs. The second suspect is also Hispanic, possibly in his middle teens, with a light skin complexion, dark-colored eyes, curly hair, and a thin build.
Anyone with any information on this armed robbery should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.
Several Bank A.T.M. Machines Burglarized
February 12, 2021
Several Bank A.T.M. Machines Burglarized
EL PASO, TEXAS – Several A.T.M.s at local banks throughout the city have been burglarized. Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department asks for help in identifying these A.T.M. burglars through this week’s Crime of The Week.
The most recent burglary took place on Monday, January 18, 2021, at the G.E.C.U., located at 7410 Helen of Troy, in West El Paso. In all the cases, the suspects used a crowbar and a truck to force open the machine. Once they were able to open the A.T.M., the suspects fled with the money. The first of these burglaries took place on Sunday, July 18, 2020, at a USAA A.T.M. on 10090 Rushing. In total, there have been six burglaries and believed to have been committed by the same suspects. All of these burglaries took place between the late-night hours and early morning hours.
Anyone with any information on these burglaries should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc., is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.
A Housing Renovation Site Is Burglarized
February 05, 2021
A Housing Renovation Site Is Burglarized
EL PASO, TEXAS – Almost $35,000 worth of building materials and tools were stolen from a Central El Paso Housing complex. Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department are asking for your help in finding these burglars through this week’s Crime of The Week.
Three burglaries have taken place at the Kathy White Housing complex located at 2500 Mobile and 2500 Hamilton. The first burglary took place between 5 P.M, on June 9 to 6 A.M. on June 10, 2020. The next took place in the late afternoon of December 3, 2020, and the early morning hours of December 4.
The most recently reported burglary occurred between December 4 and December 6 during the overnight hours. In all three cases the burglars broke into various storage units and containers used to store tools and building materials for a renovation project at the housing complex. In total, the value of the tools and materials stolen is $34,884. Among the materials stolen were double pane windows, stair treads, electrical outlets, and vinyl tile.
Anyone with any information on these burglaries should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc., is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.
Two Teens Are Held Up At Gun Point In Central El Paso
September 11, 2020
Two Teens Are Held Up At Gun Point In Central El Paso
EL PASO, TEXAS – A man holds up two teens in a central El Paso neighborhood at gunpoint. Detectives from the El Paso Police Department are asking for help in identifying this violent robber through the Crime Stoppers, “Crime of The Week.”
On the night of Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at 11:56 P.M., two teens parked at the 1500 block of Virginia next to El Paso High School. The teens were attempting to see ghost sightings when a man knocked on the window of their car. The pair lowered their window, and the man then threatened the teen couple with a handgun.
The man forced them out of the car and ransacked the vehicle. The suspect stole an Apple I-Phone and loose change. He fled the scene on foot westbound on Crosby. The suspect is a Hispanic male, 18 to 20 years of age, short hair, and had bushy eyebrows. He was wearing a white tee-shirt and black shorts.
Anyone with any information on the identity of the armed robber should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS), or online at www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc., is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.
Man Steals Trailer From East El Paso Business
September 04, 2020
Man Steals Trailer From East El Paso Business
EL PASO, TEXAS – A man steals a trailer from an East El Paso business. Security video recorded the suspect, and Detectives from the El Paso Police Department are asking for help in identifying this thief through the Crime Stoppers, “Crime of The Week.”
On the morning of Sunday, August 23, 2020, at 6:38 A.M., a man drove to the business complex at 11394 James Watt. The suspect backed up the S.U.V. he was driving to a trailer that was in front of the AB Mattress Outlet. The trailer was loaded with four box springs. The suspect managed to hook up the trailer to his vehicle and drove off. The suspect stopped in the parking lot of a neighboring complex at 11385 James Watt, to remove a lock from the trailer. The suspect then fled the scene with the trailer.
The vehicle used in the theft is a white, older model Ford Expedition with black rims. The suspect, in this case, is a Hispanic male, thin build, was wearing a white towel over his head, a blue long sleeve tee-shirt, blue denim shorts, white socks, and black athletics shoes with white soles.
Anyone with any information on this theft should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS), or online at www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc., is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.
Two New Trucks Stolen From Central El Paso Car Dealership
August 28, 2020
Two New Trucks Stolen From Central El Paso Car Dealership
EL PASO, TEXAS – A man steals two trucks with a total value of more than sixty-eight thousand dollars from a Central El Paso auto dealership. Security cameras recorded the suspect. Detectives from the El Paso Police Department are asking for help in identifying this auto thief through the Crime Stoppers, “Crime of The Week.”
On the early morning of Saturday, August 22, 2020, just after 2 A.M., a man walked the dealership of the Dick Poe Toyota, located at 6330 Montana. The suspect began to check doors to multiple vehicles at the dealership. The man found two trucks that were unlocked and also found the keys to those vehicles. The suspect drove the first vehicle, a white, 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD or TSS with black rims off of the lot. The suspect exited the dealership by driving over the landscaping. The car thief drove north on Isha Street and then turned west on Airport Road. At 4:53 A.M., the suspect returned for the second vehicle, a white 2020 Toyota Tundra extended cab work truck with a long bed. The thief again exited the dealership through the landscaping, but this time turned west on Montana. The suspect is a white or Hispanic male, with an average build. He was wearing a dark-colored baseball cap with a white logo on the front, a tee-shirt with the phrase “Hope Lives” on the front, baggie blue denim jeans, and dark athletic shoes with white soles.
Anyone with any information on these auto thefts should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS), or online at www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc., is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.
West El Paso Gun Store Is Burglarized
August 21, 2020
EL PASO, TEXAS – Two men break into a West El Paso gun store, stealing multiple handguns. Investigators from the El Paso Police Department are asking for help in identifying these burglars through the Crime Stoppers, “Crime of The Week.”
Woman Steals Laptop Computers From School
August 14, 2020
EL PASO, TEXAS – A woman steals laptop computers from a central El Paso school. Security cameras recorded the woman committing the burglary. Investigators from the El Paso Police Department are asking for help to identify her, through the Crime Stoppers, “Crime of The Week.”
On the early morning of Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at 1:00 A.M., a woman managed to gain entry into St. Pius X School located at 1007 Geronimo, through a door next to the playground. Once inside of the woman disconnected various network connections to the school and took five laptop computers. Surveillance video captured the woman walking throughout the school. The stolen laptops were from the library of the school.
Days later, a citizen found the laptops by a home near the school. The woman is described as a white or Hispanic female, in her 50’s, average build, and has wavy shoulder-length hair. She was wearing a light-colored blouse, light-colored pants, and sandals.
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